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HLPMnLb |
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Inside the main lobby of the Grand Central Station of Thailand, 'Hua Lamphong' aka Bangkok Central Station. The structure was built about 1920. |
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5/18/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:02:32 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
ToMCRK |
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A train order mast standing sentinal at Chiang Rak. |
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5/13/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:04:18 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
Timeless.. |
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Classic Black and White for a classic scenario: September 6 2014 finds this train order mast at Rangsit with 4 sturdy hoops slung through the arm. |
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9/6/2014 Upload Date: 9/8/2014 9:42:18 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
B. Sarnt |
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| Title: |
SRTTrksdphnCRN |
| Description: |
A relic of a bygone era in the US, SRT rail-side phone #5121324 serves staff at Chiang Rak Noi station. The path behind the phone is a public RoW crossing, the sighn reads 'Beware of Trains'. |
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8/24/2014 Upload Date: 8/26/2014 11:57:27 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
B. Sarnt |
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| Title: |
SRT4138CRK |
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In lieu of the train order mast SRT 4138 barrels through Chiang Rak as the engineer picks up new orders from the Station Master. -Last time I saw action like this was on the ATSF in the 1980's.... |
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5/13/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:05:35 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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Station,Passenger,Action |
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SRT 4138(JT42BW) |
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| Title: |
SRT4118Ss1BS |
| Description: |
Series of 3 photos at Bang Sue. A southbound long distance train is pulled up to the platform as the engineer sighns off his orders to the station agent. A scene like this almost entirely gone here in the west... |
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5/17/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:55:54 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
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SRT 4118(JT42BW) |
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| Title: |
SRT4118Ss2BS |
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With copies of 4118's orders in hand, Bang Sue's agent watches as passengers and frieght is quickly loaded. A scene like this is both timeless and universal anywhere in the world. |
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5/17/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:56:50 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
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SRT 4118(JT42BW) |
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| Title: |
SRT4118Ss3BS |
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Satisfied that everything is as it should be our agent walks away as the Engineer confirms highball from the Conductor! Seems the baggage car may be unevenly loaded? |
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5/17/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:57:37 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
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SRT 4118(JT42BW) |
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| Title: |
SnPkrHLP |
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How it must have been done back in the day..something I never saw here but would make sense back in the golden era..This SRT employee is 'picking' placards off the coaches as they are backed into the station. These cars will be serviced and become a new train with new placards. Kudo's for the dude..You gotta have a good hand for this kind of work! [Hua Lamphong] |
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5/18/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 3:33:42 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
Old Ties |
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'Old School' concrete half-ties are carefully stacked inbetween tracks at Hua Lamphong. Doubtful they are of any use as they seem quite detiorioated. |
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5/18/2014 Upload Date: 5/29/2014 4:00:25 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
New Ties BS |
| Description: |
Meanwhile at Bang Sue new-line construction is proceeding swimmingly as a skid of new ties gets laid out next to the tracks |
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4/27/2014 Upload Date: 5/29/2014 3:57:05 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
B. Sarnt |
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Track |
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| Title: |
SRTPlcd |
| Description: |
A typical train Placard -'just happened to be of Ms. Sarnt. hometown, too!...dont know the sighificance of the colors. These placards are painted or printed wood composite and there are long racks of them at the platforms, most being red with white lettering. [I dont condone it, but, they would make snappy SRT souveniers, right??!!] |
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5/18/2014 Upload Date: 5/27/2014 4:07:46 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
LtnSwHLP |
| Description: |
At Hua Lamphong Station these 'Lantern' switches control crossovers at the platforms. 2 faces have the rectangles and 2 opposing faces will have an 'up arrow' on one and a circle on the other, as seen on this pair. I will assume they are lighted only at night. These are very retro-lly cool! |
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5/18/2014 Upload Date: 5/29/2014 4:22:10 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRTSw288PHY |
| Description: |
SRT manual switchstand #288, Paholyothin Yard. [Definitely a mouthful!] This switch guards a lead into the Yard's enginehouse. Most of the switchstands I saw here had that disk counterweight in the throw, but not many retained the pipelike mast this one has. the red block is a hi vis marker, i think. |
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5/17/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 11:41:07 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
MstSigCRK |
| Description: |
Mast signals [inbound] at Chiang Rak Station. Chiang Rak happens to be an 'overbuilt' station; there is much more platform and side track here than the volume of use indicates. In the 1990's this station was expanded for the "Pan-Asian {olympic} Games" and has seem much less use since then. Lantern switches can be seen among the weeds and to the right, stacks of concrete ties for the upcoming line extension project. |
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5/14/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 12:11:16 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
OSSigCRK |
| Description: |
Operational, but 'Out of service' signals at Chiang Rak. The main line is on the far right, these are station side tracks seeing almost no use. |
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5/14/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 12:12:12 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
ObLnCRK |
| Description: |
Looking outbound from the pedestrian bridge at Chiang Rak as rain encroaches. |
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5/14/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 12:31:46 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SigCRKs3Dtl |
| Description: |
Detail of the inbound main signal bridge at Chiang Rak, amid a gathering rainshower. Luckily for us the rain avoided our area! |
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5/14/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 12:40:15 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SigCRKs2Dtl |
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'Symmetrical' view of the inbound main signal bridge from Chiang Rak's Pedestrian bridge. 'Not exactly sure of the function of these 'rabbit ear' extensions, however i think they indicate a diverging track [immediately] ahead; either '1 ear' for a siding or crossover in the direction of the 'ear' or, a double crossover in the case of a 'full ear' set. Thus, I've never seen one lit but it is safe to assume that when a train is lined into one of these said ear will light up! |
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5/14/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 12:41:06 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT PosLtSig Srbi |
| Description: |
Under a hot afternoon sun this cool set of active position light signals protect outbound traffic on SRT's Northeastern mainline at Saraburi Station..Not being an 'East Coaster' this was my first time to see this type in working order! |
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9/19/2014 Upload Date: 9/27/2014 3:29:55 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRTSigSrbi |
| Description: |
Detail of an SRT mast signal head. This one protects an inbound track at Saraburi Station. |
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9/19/2014 Upload Date: 9/27/2014 4:09:51 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT Signal bridge CrkN |
| Description: |
Outbound mainline signal bridge and signals at Chiang Rak Noi. There is a well used pedestrian crossing here, sighns on both sides of the crossing warn to be aware of train movements. While we were here one foolhardy motorbiker decided to ride his steed along the shoulder ballast on the far track towards the station, upon which the station attendant came out and promptly scolded him!! |
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9/19/2014 Upload Date: 9/27/2014 4:23:57 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT Signal bridge detail Lat Krabang |
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Having just missed the last scheduled train before sunset, we wandered around the platform at Lat Krabang station. With that golden light to our back, it was a great opportunity to catch this signal bridge protecting the outbound Eastern mainline. The inbound signals [at back] look to be of the position light type! |
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9/21/2014 Upload Date: 9/27/2014 4:44:19 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT Signal detail Lat Krabang |
| Description: |
The setting sun wonderfully details this '1/2 rabbit ear' signal at Lat Krabang, on the previously photo'ed signal bridge. The round signal head to the right facing opposite is likely a position light type. The 'rabbit ear[s]' extension above the signal very likely indicates a diverging track[s]/switch[es] just ahead in the direction of the 'ear'[s]; and will light up when a train is lined into that track. |
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9/21/2014 Upload Date: 9/28/2014 4:57:19 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT Signal detail Lat Krabang S2 |
| Description: |
The setting sun wonderfully details this 'board' signal Lat Krabang, on the previously photo'ed signal bridge. To the right what is likely a position light signal protects inbound traffic. |
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9/21/2014 Upload Date: 9/28/2014 4:57:56 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRTsigLtKbDtl |
| Description: |
Detail shot of a 1/2 Rabbit Ear signal at Lat Krabang Station under the watchful eye of a little birdie.. |
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9/21/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 2:27:30 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT mast signal Lat Krabang |
| Description: |
'1/2 Rabbit Ear' mast signal with a phone at Lat Krabang. This track is a station siding off the mainline. The BTS Skytrain line overshadows everything here. |
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9/21/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 2:37:39 AM |
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Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
TMSUGrdrl |
| Description: |
The next morning we visited 'Thammasat University' Station -another Pan Asian games project which is now just a flag stop. There is nothing but a platform and this bridge here. It makes for some great photo views but, one has to be careful ascending the stairs..Since the 'station' is disused a lot of the stainless steel handrails have 'disappeared under mysterious circumstance'... |
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5/15/2014 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 12:55:15 PM |
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Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
50th Year |
| Description: |
A surprising place to find 50 year old US made rail still in mainline use! I'll guess it's 85 lb..looks a bit dwarfed by the track clips holding it in place. Today they will bear the weight of SRT 824 when she passes over with her special 'King's Birthday' train. |
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12/5/2013 Upload Date: 12/7/2013 12:54:27 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
B. Sarnt |
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Track |
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| Title: |
MoWTKS |
| Description: |
There is no powered machinery here! As if looking back over 120 years ago, this MoW crew is busy replacing a timber on the Tham Kra Sae viaduct. They have a huge mid morning window before the next train and are taking advantage to work in the shadows of the cliffside before the brutally hot sun peeks over. The derrick and attending tool cart, all, 100% manual!!!! |
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5/15/2014 Upload Date: 6/1/2014 10:36:18 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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Rural Crossing, Kachanaburi province |
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At first glance very familiar but upon closer inspection..this is a rural crossing of the Thai-Burma line [aka 'Death Railway'] near to Tham Kra Sae and Sai Yok Town in Kachanaburi province. I love that big 'sXw' in place of the usual [to us] 'RxR' painted on the outbound road lane [Siam observes left hand driving]. The Thai word for Railroad is 'Rod-Fai' and the 'S-W' is the alphabet for that! |
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5/15/2014 Upload Date: 6/1/2014 11:00:27 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
SRT Speeder |
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SRT has a number of Speeders for MOW and other use. This one sits quietly until called to duty. |
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1/17/2013 Upload Date: 12/10/2013 11:28:57 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
B. Sarnt |
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| Title: |
MoW "Camp' Crk |
| Description: |
On a previous visit to Chiang Rak these tracks near the station had been empty. This time an MoW 'camp' has been set up. As this is a sunday everyone has the day off and things are quiet here.. |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 4:22:48 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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MoW "Camp' CrkS2 |
| Description: |
Looking back from the pedestrian bridge. A Giesmar rail truck faces a Plasser & Theurer PBR400R ballast groomer and 2 P&T tie machines. The MoW crew occupies the blue coaches behind. |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 4:23:34 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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MoW "Camp' CrkS3 |
| Description: |
1 of 2 SRT Plasser & Theurer type 09-16CAT continuous tie leveling and tamping machines passing this Sunday at Chiang Rak. |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 4:24:10 AM |
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Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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MoW "Camp' CrkS4 |
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Cab end of SRT P&T tamper '7'. The thai 'o.h.' 7 is an abbreviation of 'Udonrachatani', a far flung station 600km/375 mi. from Bangkok and the likely depot/home base for this MoW crew. |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 4:46:54 AM |
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Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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MoW "Camp' CrkS5 |
| Description: |
Quite cool and practical looking is this Geismar rail 'truck'. Not sure the model or year it seems to be in good shape. Geismar is a French maker of MoW equiptment. |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 4:47:29 AM |
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Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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| Title: |
MoW "Camp' CrkS6 |
| Description: |
Retired passenger cars serve as MoW crew quarters in this view from the station side. At the far end there is a 2 axle boxcar and an open sided MoW supply car in the string. |
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1/1/2015 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 10:18:03 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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MoW "Camp' CrkS7 |
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This retired car may be the local division's 'office' car; It has a number and the script on the side says "Mechanical Track Maintenence, Bangkok". |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 10:29:44 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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RollingStock,Station |
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MoW "Camp' CrkS8 |
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Very interesting find here..this is an ex. J.R. EMU cab car now used in MoW service. All the underside equiptment was gutted. It was parked closest to the station as seen from the pedestrian bridge. The far end seems to have a kitchen with a dining/community area closer to this end. |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 10:40:06 PM |
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Bangkok, CO |
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Marty Pfohl |
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RollingStock,Station |
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All the character of an MoW camp, Thai style!! |
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Seems this former J.R. EMU cab car has had a hard life..now serving as a 'community room' for the MoW crew. The hose sticking out of the vesitbule is someone's Sunday wash getting done. I waited for a quiet moment to get this shot as i did not want to miss it for all the 'character' here! |
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9/20/2014 Upload Date: 9/29/2014 11:21:44 PM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
Marty Pfohl |
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RollingStock |
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| Title: |
Stationmaster Bell |
| Description: |
This brightly polished bell hangs outside the Stationmaster's office at Bang Sue Junction. While there i heard it toll a highball for several trains. Such a tradition is still very much alive here! |
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11/30/2013 Upload Date: 12/11/2013 1:35:37 AM |
| Location: |
Bangkok, CO |
| Author: |
B. Sarnt |
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